In this resource, pupils will learn about Katsushika Hokusai, arguably one of Japan’s most famous and influential artists. Hokusai is known for his iconic ukiyo-e prints and paintings, including The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1831) from his series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.
Pupils will study and examine some of Hokusai’s work from this series, learning more about how ukiyo-e prints are produced using a woodblock printing process. Following this, pupils will then produce their own prints inspired by Hokusai’s work, instead using polystyrene sheets. This resource also includes alternative art activities that pupils can do if you do not have these materials available.
The Exploring Hokusai lesson is ideal for upper KS2 pupils but could be adapted for KS3 too.
This resource was developed as part of a wider unit of work about Japan, however, can be taught as a standalone lesson. To see more resources like this one, please see (also available to download for free on our TES Shop).
Please note that the PowerPoint file in this resource is read-only. If you would like an editable version, please contact us at education@japansociety.org.uk
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